Michigan State forward Mitchell Lewandowski was named the Big Ten freshman of the year in conference hockey awards announced Tuesday.

Lewandowski, of Clarkston, finished his freshman season with 19 goals, tied for most in the Big Ten during the regular season.

“To be able to come in as a freshman and score 19 goals in today’s college game is really impressive,” Michigan State coach Danton Cole said of Lewandowski. “He played a critical part on our top line and had a great year.”

Lewandowski was named a Big Ten start of the week four times in 2017-18.